Diagnostic Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check - engine controls, go to next step.
- Is DTC P0602 set? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 5.
- Program PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. Does DTC P0602 reset? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 6.
- Ensure all tool connections are secure. Ensure programming equipment is operating correctly. Ensure correct software/calibration package is used. Attempt to program PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. Does DTC P0602 reset? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 6.
- Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE in appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Perform PCM relearn procedure. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING under PROGRAMMING. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
- Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition switch to OFF position for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate vehicle. Did the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to step 2. If no, go to next step.
- Using a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.